The photo running with the Harrison story (see above) isn’t going to help his image either.

Last year Harrison was the poster child for the NFL’s new enforcement policy designed to discourage helmet-to-helmet hits. The 2008 AP Defensive Player of the Year was docked $75,000 for the below hit on Cleveland Browns wide receiver Mohamed Massaqoui andearned another $20,000 finefor a late hit on New OrleansSaints quarterback Drew Brees.

After the NFL announced its new policy to fine and suspend players for illegal hits,Harrison briefly mulled retirement.

“I have no idea what he was thinking, if anything at all, when he decided to speak the words he did about NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. But it’s inappropriate, irresponsible, low class, disrespectful and, most important, a horrible example to the people who look up to him.”

In a statement, Steelers President Art Rooney II said he had neither seen the article nor talked to the disgruntled linebacker, but said he would discuss the issue with Harrison “when permitted once the labor situation is resolved.”